This is a blog about many things – primarily, my weight loss journey.
After being admitted to Hospital in July 2010 (for a condition unrelated to my weight), I was shocked to discover that I weighed 243 kilograms. At this point, I made the decision to have Lap-Band surgery – something I’d been thinking about doing for some time but had been putting off.
Please share the highs and lows with me as I go on this journey to strive to find a healthier and happier me.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Almost better :)

After 9 days of feeling NQR, I am finally feeling almost 100% much

I made it to work on Friday and my Team Leader took me off phones which meant I didn't have to do a lot of talking (other than to those around me) so that was good. I was going to work Overtime on Saturday but didn't feel up to it but yesterday, I was there - public Holiday and all. I was on phones for 5 and a half hours! I didn't cough much (only when I laughed) so, its nice that I am almost feeling back to normal.

Yesterday, I even walked up the Escalators. I walked REALLY fast. I wasn't as puffed as what I expected I would be. I enjoy my morning challenge. And this was more of a challenge as they weren't going fast like they normally are (they speed them up during the busiest times) so, it took me longer to walk up them. I was so proud of myself. I will do it again tomorrow. I might start timing myself to see how long I take.

I went to my Personal Training session last Thursday. I wasn't going to go but I am so pleased that I did. Michael was nice to me which was good and we didn't do much moving but even standing still, when you're boxing, it's very easy to get your heart rate up! I was sweating heaps. A mixture of hard work and not feeling great.

I have my first fill on Thursday. Still a bit nervous about it. Obviously because it's the first one I have had and the idea of having a needle poked into my stomach doesn't do a lot for me. As I've said before, I am SO READY to have it done! I want these kilos to go and after Thursday, there are no excuses at all.

This week, I am going to focus on my water consumption again. I haven't had as much as I should have had to drink over the past week other than juice. Back to the after for me :)